Marshall Islands is a Pacific republic promoting climate resilience, sustainable tuna fisheries, and a strategic shipping registry supporting international commerce.
Marshall Islands
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Easy learning about Marshall Islands
The capital city of Marshall Islands is Majuro, capital city of Marshall Islands.
Word: Bikini
Meaning: test site
Administrative Divisions
24 municipalities
- Ailinglaplap
- Ailuk
- Arno
- Aur
- Bikini & Kili
- Ebon
- Enewetak & Ujelang
- Jabat
- Jaluit
- Kwajalein
- Lae
- Lib
- Likiep
- Majuro
- Maloelap
- Mejit
- Mili
- Namorik
- Namu
- Rongelap
- Ujae
- Utrik
- Wotho
- Wotje
Where in the world is Marshall Islands located?
Marshall Islands is a Country located in the Micronesia sub-region in the continent of Oceania.
Basic Information
Capital City: Majuro, capital city of Marshall Islands
Population: 36,282 (UN)
Area: 181 km² / 113 sq mi
People from Marshall Islands are called: Marshallese
Geography
Latitude: 7.083° N
Longitude: 171.194° E
Geographical Subregion: Micronesia
Continental Region: Oceania
Climate
tropical; hot and humid; wet season May to November; islands border typhoon belt
Human Development
HDI Rank: 108 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.733
Mean Years of Schooling: 11.6
Expected Years of Schooling: 16.4
Life Expectancy at Birth: 66.9 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Protestant United Church of Christ, Assembly of God, Bukot Nan Jesus, Full Gospel, Reformed Congressional Church, Salvation Army, Seventh Day Adventist, Meram in Jesus, other Protestant
Second Most Predominant: Catholic
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: Legislative
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: No
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .mh
Calling Code: +692
MapGeo Name: Marshall Islands
MapGeo Code: MH